The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #9 – A Tail of Trouble, Romance, and Mole Men Mayhem! đ°đŠž♀️
đ Genre
Superhero • Comedy • Adventure • All-Ages
đ„ Main Characters
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Doreen Green / Squirrel Girl – The quirky, optimistic hero with the power of squirrels and a tail to match
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Mole Man (Harvey Rupert Elder) – The nearsighted subterranean monarch with a grudge and a broken heart
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Nancy Whitehead – Doreen’s loyal and tech-savvy roommate
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Tippy-Toe – Squirrel Girl’s trusted squirrel sidekick
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Chipmunk Hunk & Koi Boi – Fellow animal-powered allies
✍️ Writer
Ryan North – Known for his witty humor and deep character insight, North delivers dialogue that mixes superhero stakes with laugh-out-loud absurdity.
đš Artist
Erica Henderson – Her expressive, cartoon-style illustrations are packed with charm and emotion, perfectly complementing the series' tone.
đ ️ Editor Details
Editor: Wil Moss
Assistant Editor: Sarah Brunstad
They guide the creative vision, ensuring the issue maintains its unique balance of comedy, action, and heart.
đą Publisher and Brand
Marvel Comics – Mainline Marvel Universe (Earth-616 continuity)
đ Release Year
2016
𧩠Brief Plot Summary
In the second part of the arc titled “I Kissed A Squirrel and I Liked It,” Doreen Green attempts to enjoy a rare moment of normalcy—a date! Unfortunately, things take a wild turn when Mole Man rises from the depths with an unexpected motive: romance. As the date goes south, literally and figuratively, Squirrel Girl must use her signature compassion and conflict-resolution skills to navigate Mole Man’s misguided feelings… but what if she goes too far in making him feel understood? What follows is a hilarious clash of emotions, mole monsters, and tail-based smackdowns. Expect coffee shop meetups, fish-based brainstorming, and one very unlucky smirk. ☕đđ
đ Notable Arcs or Storylines
This issue continues the fan-favorite storyline "I Kissed A Squirrel and I Liked It," which stands out for blending genuine emotional depth with surreal humor. Mole Man’s romantic pursuit of Doreen explores themes of unwanted attention, boundaries, and heroism grounded in empathy rather than brute force.
đ Fan Theories or Interpretations
Some fans speculate that Mole Man’s exaggerated gestures are a satirical take on outdated "damsel-in-distress" tropes—flipping the narrative by having a male villain awkwardly pine for a strong, independent female hero. Others view the story as a meta-commentary on how female superheroes are often objectified, with Squirrel Girl navigating those expectations on her own hilarious terms.
đ Review Summary
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #9 is a shining example of how superhero comics can be heartfelt, funny, and subversive all at once. đŻ Erica Henderson’s artwork continues to breathe playful life into every panel, making even dialogue-heavy scenes feel dynamic and expressive. Ryan North’s script hits all the right notes—balancing slapstick comedy with meaningful character growth. Doreen remains an inspiring and relatable protagonist who triumphs not with fists (well, sometimes with fists đ ), but with empathy, cleverness, and charm. This issue proves yet again why Squirrel Girl is truly unbeatable. đđż️đŹ
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